Delta Variant

Delta deadliest among COVID-19 variants, say CCMB scientists. Five different SARS-CoV-2 variants were chosen and scientists ...

'Sense of urgency' to boost vaccine uptake before fall, says N.W.T.'s acting top doc

The N.W.T.'s acting chief public health officer says there's a "sense of urgency" for residents to get vaccinated before a possible spike of COVID-19 cases in the fall. Dr. Andre Corriveau says it's ...

Alberta reports 139 new cases of COVID-19, total active cases at lowest point since early March

Alberta is looking at the possibility of accelerating second dose appointments as it bolsters its contact tracing work to contain the spread of highly infectious variants, Dr. Deena Hinshaw said ...

U.S. job growth takes giant step back as Delta variant hits restaurants

WASHINGTON - The U.S. economy created the fewest jobs in seven months in August as hiring in the leisure and hospitality ...